1. Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain of Rome and probably one of the most famous fountains in the world, especially after Anita Ekberg bathed in the fountain in the Fellini movie La Dolce Vita. … Continue reading
Roman Nomenclature (Tria Nomina, Roman naming conventions) The Roman name usually consisted of three elements (tria nomina): a praenomen, a nomen (or nomen gentilicium) and a cognomen. In their use, the Roman praenomen corresponds to our first name and the … Continue reading
The Talking Statues of Rome are probably one of the city’s most underrated figures. Iconic of the vox populi, they have a remarkable history, yet are often overlooked by tourists and passersby. The Talking Statues got their name from … Continue reading